Market Wrap

Stocks were on the rise, fueled by the latest megamerger in the banking industry. The Dow closed up 31.89 at 9069.60, a 0.35 percent gain. The Nasdaq was calmer, closing up 4.85 at 1787.77, a 0.27 percent gain.

Stocks were on the rise, fueled by the latest megamerger in the banking industry. The Dow closed up 31.89 at 9069.60, a 0.35 percent gain. The Nasdaq was calmer, closing up 4.85 at 1787.77, a 0.27 percent gain.